"I had the honor of caring for Coleen during her time at Green Hills. She was full of kindness, funny, and I always looked forward to coming into work to see her smiling face. Her memory will be cherished by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. Rest in peace, sweet Coleen."
In loving memory of
Coleen Lou Allbert Nutty
April 27, 1926 - August 11, 2024
Coleen Lou Allbert Nutty, age 98, of Ames, Iowa passed away on Sunday August 11, 2024. An "Open House Celebration" will be held from 11am- 1pm on Saturday September 28th, at the Green Hills Retirement Community Dining Room, 2200 Hamilton Drive Ames, Iowa.
Coleen was born on April 27, 1926, the daughter of Ernest and Florence (Beatty) Allbert. Coleen grew up in Kansas and received a Sociology degree from the University of Minnesota in 1949, followed by graduate study in 1950-1951 at the University of Iowa. She married John Nutty on June 2, 1951, in Ames. They had three sons, Peter, Thomas, and William. In 1978 Coleen received her master's degree in Anthropology at Iowa State University, followed by a career as an Academic Advisor at Iowa State University. Coleen was a member of PEO, and the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed time spent together with her family, and with her many friends. Coleen traveled the world, and loved experiencing the African, and Native American cultures.
She is survived by her loving family: Peter (Pamela) Nutty, and their children; Natalie (Peter) Snyder and their children, Liam, Cameron Snyder, and Baby Snyder due in October, Thomas (Karla) Nutty and their two dogs. Thomas (Michele) Nutty and their children; Matt Nutty, Jake Nutty. William (Tracy) Nutty; and children, Emily (Gabriel) Wilson and their son Henry, Elizabeth (Tommy) Ryan. Sister-in-law Ruth Allbert, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded by her loving husband John, her parents, Robert Allbert (brother), and Muriel Nicholson (sister).
Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Coleen, we miss your ever present smile and happy personality, your inquisitiveness, and stories about your trips when we had dinner with you at Green Hills. May6 you rest in peace. Cecilia and Jack Horner"
" I worked with Coleen as an academic adviser at Iowa State for several years and always viewed her as a a wonderful role model for all - students, faculty, and staff. She was warm, gracious, kind, and humble; and thoroughly competent. I smile thinking about the time she said, "I'd rather be seen as interesting than nice." But, she was both! What a lovely, beautiful soul. Ellen Holm "
"Pete, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. It's always had when your mom dies. Memories will help you through this difficult time. God Bless."
"My condolences to the family. I grew up a block away and I was a classmate of Bill's."
"I have known Colleen for almost my whole life. She was a very special lady and friend . She was a gracious hostess, beautiful inside and out. She will be missed. Dana Fischer"